The Madison Early Music Festival - July 11-18, 2009
Telescopic Vistas: MEMF X & Music of the Spheres
Celebrating the International Year of Astronomy

MEMF joins the 2009 International Year of Astronomy in a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture, including the 400th anniversary of the first astronomical observation made through a telescope by Galileo Galilei.  Galileo's father, Vincenzo, a member of the Florentine Camerata, a musician and music theorist who combined the practice and theory of music with mathematical discussion of harmony, influenced Galileo's scientific experiments.

The Madison Early Music Festival, celebrating its tenth season, will explore the works of music and the arts that were inspired by scientific discovery that had a tremendous impact on culture and civilization.

Guest Artists-in-Residence:

• Newberry Consort
• Marion Verbruggen
• Quicksilver
• Piffaro: The Renaissance Band
• Ensemble Galilei
• Venere Lute Quartet

2009 Program Overview

The University of Wisconsin-Madison announces its tenth annual Madison Early Music Festival and Workshop. MEMF was created to provide an opportunity for musicians, scholars, teachers and early music enthusiasts to gather and exchange information and ideas about Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music and to bring acclaimed early music artists to the Midwest to perform in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin. There are opportunities for everyone from those who simply enjoy listening to concerts and lectures to early music scholars and performance opportunities for amateurs and professionals. All listeners, singers, players and dancers are welcome!

The Festival Concert Series consists of seven concerts and features MEMF guest artists-in-residence Newberry Consort with Marion Verbruggen, Piffaro, Quicksilver, and Ensemble Galilei. A free MEMF Participant Concert showcases participant consorts that have been coached throughout the week by MEMF faculty. The week culminates in an All-Festival Concert of choral and instrumental music as participants, faculty, and guest artists perform large scale works together.

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Become a Friend of the Madison Early Music Festival

Your support helps us maintain our mission of providing quality musical experiences while keeping our ticket prices affordable. Your charitable gift qualifies for a tax deduction, as allowed by the IRS.

Below are just a few ways you can help.

• Volunteer to help MEMF throughout the season. Assistance is needed with special events, ushering for performances, help with mailings, and many other fun and rewarding tasks.
  
• Make a charitable contribution and become a Friend of MEMF. Find out if your company has a matching gift department and you can double your gift. Download the donation form. Or make a donation online.
  
• Engage your company as Corporate Sponsor and help underwrite the promotion and production costs of a concert, educational opportunity, or special event. In turn, MEMF provides promotional opportunities to bring your company name to our audiences.

For more information on any of the above opportunities contact MEMF Program Director Chelcy Bowles at cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu or (608) 265-5629.

MEMF is part of Madison's Summer Music Consortium. More information about SMC members

Last updated: November 2008
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